The National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC has issued a Special Weather Statement for Bladen and surrounding counties.
Increased Fire Danger Conditions Expected Monday Afternoon
Warming temperatures Monday combined with gusty southwest winds of 20 to 25 MPH in the afternoon will elevate fire danger conditions. Additionally, relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent Monday afternoon.
Open burning is discouraged and unattended fires could spread unpredictably Monday afternoon.